The Smarter Balanced assessment system, supported by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC), provides educators with standards-aligned assessment tools and instructional resources to support teaching and learning. The system includes interim assessments and a summative assessment aligned to academic standards, along with integrated resources that help inform instruction and monitor student progress.
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments (Grades 3-8)
The Smarter Balanced Interim are available for students in grades 3-8 for both ELA and Mathematics. Interim Comprehensive Assessments (ICAs) and Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) are both offered as assessment options. Interim assessments are administered online and use the same delivery software as the M-STEP. Educators have the flexibility to re-administer interims any number of times.
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (Grades K-2)
The Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments for grades K-2 are fully aligned to Michigan's Academic Standards and may be used as one measure of student growth. The assessments were developed in cooperation with Michigan Educators beginning with item writing and continuing through field-test data review. The benchmark assessments currently offered by Michigan are for students in Kindergarten, first grade and second grade in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
Vendor/Sponsor/Owner: https://www.datarecognitioncorp.com/
Contact:
DRC Customer Support can be contacted at (877) 560-8378 or by emailing misupport@datarecognitioncorp.com
Michigan DataHub Help Desk for assistance with integration setup
Documentation Links:
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments Link: https://drcsmarterinterim.com/
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Link: https://www.michigan.gov/earlylitandmath
Integration Steps:
Contact Michigan DataHub Help Desk for assistance with integration setup
Complete integration instructions are available here: Data Recognition Corp (DRC)